Dr Jocelyn De Vera completed her medical training at St Louis University, Philippines with 6 years of General Practice experience prior to emigration to Australia. She re-qualified at Monash University (Victoria) under Australian Governments Special University Placement Program for overseas trained doctors, one of the only 100 places offered nationally to overseas trained doctors who were carefully chosen through special admissions tests.

She completed a Graduate Diploma in HIV Medicine and Sexual Health Medicine and has completed compulsory training requirements by RANZCP. With more than 10 years of mental health experience in both public and private settings.

Jocelyn decided to take up a new challenge, and came to Merimbula with a view of obtaining her fellowship under ACCRM.